Did you know we all have power when the Holy Spirit arrives? Last week, we learned about the birth of the church in the blog post, Happy Birthday! This week, we are going to find out what happens when the Holy Spirit arrives. The church is not only born, but so are we!
As we follow Jesus, through his last days, and even the days after his death, we see the Holy Spirit working within Him. Through His life, miracles and even death, we experience God through Jesus. And, Jesus gives us the keys to unlock that same power within us. It begins with Jesus’s message of repentance and forgiveness but it does not stop there.
Jesus instructs his disciples “to stay in the city until the Holy Spirit comes..” That same spirit that dwells within Jesus is now on the way to dwell within these disciples and us today. That is pretty amazing!
Last week, we read in Acts 2:1-7 NLT,
On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. 4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. 6 When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers. 7 They were completely amazed.
When was the last time you were completely amazed?
The definition of amazed is, feeling or showing great surprise or wonder. The word ‘wonder’ makes me think of a child. Children are always filled with a sense of wonder. We should strive to be more like them.
Jesus often reminds us that “the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to the little children.”
As believers, there is a power we have access to. We don’t have to wait on it like the disciples did so many years ago. Often, in our haste, we forget about the Holy Spirit. Slowing down helps us remember that Spirit living within us.
Here are a few things to will help access it;
- Repentance and forgiveness are both great places to start.
- Prayer. Talking with God is being with God. This will lead you to repentance and forgiveness and to a deeper relationship with God.
- Reading the scriptures. Every promise God has ever made is recorded in the Bible. We get to see those promises fulfilled. This builds our faith in God.
- Sitting in silence and meditation. Often there is too much noise. But when we quiet our minds, we will discover God’s Spirit is right there with us.
Do you know where to find this power from heaven?
Ultimately, as believers, we want to experience God’s presence. This is probably the reason we go to church, listen to praise music, sit in prayer or silence. Just hoping God will show up. When God does, we experience the Holy Spirit and we are changed.
In those moments, God will surprise us with wisdom, understanding and insight. Through God’s Spirit, we are comforted and sometimes even healed. When the Holy Spirit arrives, we are filled with love, peace and joy. And wonder!
Let us pray,
Come Holy Spirit come. Reveal to us your presence. Be with us and in us, today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Wanna go deeper? Take some time today to sit outside or sit in silence. Close your eyes and listen to all the sounds you hear. Recognize God is in the ordinary, making it extraordinary.
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So powerful. Love you